Top Things to do in Manche
Things to do in Manche, Normandy: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Manche, France including Chemins de la Baie du Mont Saint-Michel, Pointe du Grouin Sud, Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel, Le Moulin de Moidrey, Cornille Havard - Fondeur de Cloches, Chateau de Gratot, Le Phare de Gatteville, Abbaye de Hambye, Manoir de Brecourt, Major Richard Winters Memorial.
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1. Chemins de la Baie du Mont Saint-Michel
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5.0 based on 345 reviews
Crossing the bay, walking barefoot on sand, water and mud, with an experienced guide, retracing the foot steps of the ancients pilgrims to Mont Saint-Michel. Along this walk you will discover a unique and ever changing landscape. Come to experienced an original way to reach Mont Saint-Michel. We suggest trips from 4 to 8 miles, for all the family, for adults and school groups...
Reviewed By Richard_in_Au
I took the 3 hour walk around Mont Saint Michel along the mudflats and across rivers and it was a good way to further experience the beauty of the island abbey. The tour was in french but I understood much of what was being said. As the tour ended, the tide came rushing in and watching that was an awesome sight as well.
2. Pointe du Grouin Sud
3. Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel
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4.5 based on 14,053 reviews
The Benedictine Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel is one of the most remarkable examples of mediaeval religious and military architecture and was one of Christianity's most important pilgrimage sites from the 8th to the 18th century.The Abbey comprises a superb ensemble of clerical buildings including the abbey church, the cloister, the refectory, the monks' ambulatory and the gardens of what has been known as the ""Merveille"" (Marvel) since the 12th century. In summer, the Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel is best seen in all its splendour after sunset during the special “sons et lumières"" shows. Designated world heritage site by UNESCO. Open: > 2nd May to 31st August: from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. > 1st September to 30th April: from 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Last admission 1 hr before closing time. Closed: > 1st January, 1st May and 25 December. Admission fees: Adults : 9€; Concessions (18 to 25) = 5,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups
Reviewed By F1750XYsharonl - Hobart, Australia
The Abbey at Mont Saint Michel is one of the most impressive locations I have visited in the 30 odd countries I have visited! The location and the history are fascinating and the quaint shops and restaurants make it a perfect place to visit on a (long) day trip from Paris by fast train. Exploring the abbey was one of the highlights of my trip and I highly recommend it to anyone although the stairs and steepness of the site may challenge some.
4. Le Moulin de Moidrey
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4.5 based on 279 reviews
Reviewed By JillPro - Cranston, United States
Built in 1806, this charming windmill later felt into disrepair but was fully renovated in 2003, and even made into a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. It's now the only working mill in the region, which contains four other mills still in disrepair. A fascinating tour by the informative, witty, and multilingual miller explained the ins and outs of the simple but clever engineering design. End your tour buying a kilo bag of freshly milled wheat or rye flour--he's got several varieties, including flour specially milled for making pizza dough. Young children who aspire to be engineers will love seeing the working mechanisms on the second and third floors of the mill.
5. Cornille Havard - Fondeur de Cloches
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4.5 based on 399 reviews
In an authentic 19th Century workshop, discover nine centuries of tradition, from ageless methods to modern technology.
Reviewed By bebsaurus_13 - Paris, France
This isn't a museum, but a working foundry, so it's grimy, hot and space is tight. It's the real thing! The commented visit is interesting and well explained. It shows the whole production cycle of a bell, with the different techniques and materials used depending on the bell size and use. There is also a great selection of bells of various sizes to try out in the courtyard. I wouldn't want to live next door, because they are loud, but it is a lot of fun. This really was a great place to visit.
6. Chateau de Gratot
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4.5 based on 141 reviews
COVID-19 : Castle closed from March 15, 2020 The castle became the property of the d'Argouges Family in 1251, through marriage, up until 1777 when it became a marquisate. Built, restructured, and enlarged throughout the seven centuries of its history, Gratot has always been a castle with a little difference, periodically enriched by architectural changes. Its walls still talk of the times of Andaine, the fairy from the clear springs. The 19th Century saw a succession of owners who never kept up the property. Gradually, it fell into ruins and was invaded by ivy. The castle was definitively abandoned at the beginning of the 20th century. Since 1968, the Centre d'Animation du Château de Gratot manages this historical Landmark.
7. Le Phare de Gatteville
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4.5 based on 451 reviews
Reviewed By WillB294265 - Saint-Martin-des-Combes, France
We walked from Barfleur and had a picnic on the beach near the light house. The trip up the tower was great fun. Beautiful countryside.
8. Abbaye de Hambye
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4.5 based on 137 reviews
Our Lady of Hambye Abbey was founded in 1145 along the river Sienne by Guillaume Painel, lord of Hambye. The abbey hosts Benedictine monks until the French Revolution. Partly dismantled in the 19th century, the abbey was saved in 1956 through the acquisition of the monastic buildings by Mr and Mrs Beck. The abbey church, the gatehouse and the lay brothers’ building were bought by the County Council of la Manche in 1964. Considerable works to restore and stabilize the remains of the abbey were undertaken. For more than 50 years the aim has been to preserve the dignity and beauty of the site and to improve its integration into the serenity of its fragile natural surroundings. For a moment out of time, stroll through the monks’ old cloister at the foot of the church's imposing ruins, admire the fine architecture of the chapter house, jewel of norman gothic architecture and linger in the shade of Virginia tulip trees in the Eastern garden.
Reviewed By dahillcomms
Beautiful abbey ruins. Many rooms still intact, including the apple press and grain grinding wheel, worship rooms, dorms, and more. Lovely exhibit above the gift shop shows the dorm bed hangings--really fascinating.
9. Manoir de Brecourt
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By damaiorano - Philadelphia, United States
The site where Lt. Winters and members of Easy Company took out 4 German 105s. To see this field and trenches brings to reality what these men did.
10. Major Richard Winters Memorial
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4.5 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By kenb2015 - Esslingen am Neckar, Germany
Just awe inspiring to see where history happened. Being at the field where Dick Winters and Easy Co took out the 105s on D Day is something I’ll always remember.
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